How to Export Lotus Notes Contacts to Excel?

Are you looking for a method to export the Lotus Notes contacts to Excel? If yes, then you need not worry. In this blog, we have written an automated method for exporting Lotus Notes contacts to an Excel.

What are Lotus Notes (NSF) and Excel ( Supporting CSV file format) files?

Lotus Notes now known as HCL Notes stores data items in the NSF (Notes Storage Facility) files. It stores data items such as emails, contacts, calendars, tasks, notes, etc in the NSF files. 

CSV, also known as Comma Separated Value, is an ASCII file format that stores data items in a tabular format. This is the main reason that this file format is widely used. 

Reasons to export Lotus Notes Database to Excel

• The best part of the CSV file format is that it can be opened on multiple devices such as Laptops, Tablets and on mobile devices.

• Another advantage of CSV files is that they take less storage space so they can be shared easily and quickly.

• You get the option of backing up data in the CSV files.

Best software to export Lotus Notes Contacts to Excel

The best software to export Lotus Notes Contacts to Excel is eSoftTools NSF to PST converter software. This tool is designed for users who want to convert Lotus Notes database NSF files to other file formats, such as PST, MSG, MBOX, EML, EMLX, HTML, MNTHL, ICS(for NSF Calendars only), vCard(for contacts only), CSV(for contacts only) etc.

Key features

• Converts multiple Lotus Notes files at once to other file formats.

• Export all NSF file items, including emails, contacts, calendars, journals, and more.
• Preview NSF emails with attachments and meta-properties such as To, Cc, Bcc, Subject, and From.
• Open all types of NSF files, including Names.nsf and Archive.nsf.
• Migrate NSF files to cloud-based applications such as Office 365, Outlook.com, Gmail, Yahoo Mail and IMAP accounts.
• Preview each Lotus Notes mailbox item in a detailed preview panel.
• Compatible with all IBM/HCL/Lotus Notes versions, including 10.0.1, 9.0.1, 9.0, 8.5, 8.0.2, 7.0, 6.5, and 6.0.
• Features a user-friendly graphical interface, making it accessible to all users.
• Supports all editions of the Windows Operating System, including Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, and older versions.

Steps to Open Lotus Notes Contacts Using NSF Viewer Software

1. Download, install, and launch eSoftTools NSF to PST Converter Software on your system.
2. In the main window, click on the Select NSF button in the menu bar.
3. Choose one of the following file selection modes:
   • Single NSF File Selection: Add a single NSF file to view its contents.
   • Bulk NSF File Selection: Add multiple NSF files for simultaneous access.
4. Add the NSF file(s) and click on the Start Scanning button.
5. The software will scan the file(s) and display the inner files/folders of the NSF file(s).
6. Click the Convert button and jump on the conversion wizard.
7. Select the CSV(for NSF contacts only) file format from the list of conversion file options.
8. Apply email filtering and naming convention options if you want.
9. At last click on the Convert button and start the conversion process to convert NSF files to CSV file format.

Conclusion

Converting NSF contacts to CSV files is not an easy task. If you want to do it by manual method then it will need technical expertise and not suitable for bulk conversion. The automated method is easy, reliable and suitable for converting NSF contacts in bulk. In the demo version, you can convert 25 NSF contacts to CSV file format, after that you have to purchase the software.